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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009 and is also the lead agency for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, including the smartphone App for SPSV driver identification under Action 32 and the online...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Inland Waterways Maintenance (22 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I am not aware of a decision by Waterways Ireland to suspend dredging works on the Grand Canal.  As you know, Waterways Ireland are a state agency under the agency of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.  However, responsibility for the management of funding programmes related to the development of cycling infrastructure in the Greater Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (21 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 709 and 710 together. The Deputy raised these issues when I introduced the Taxi Regulation Bill, 2012, in Dail Eireann last Thursday.  The position is that any person can apply for an SPSV drivers licence and, subject to passing the necessary licensing requirements including vetting by Garda Síochána, can be licensed to operate a small...

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: There will be an appropriate amendment.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: There has never been so much consultation.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: It is only that I have met them all.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: Where one group begins and another ends sometimes can be open to question.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I have met all of these groups several times and I have taken written submissions from them. In fairness, they have put some good points to us.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: Why did Sinn Féin not raise this issue in the Seanad? It was not raised there.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: Trust me, I did.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: So have I.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: Some of them-----

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I know.

Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (16 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am bringing forward the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012, as amended by the Seanad. This Bill provides a robust legislative basis for strengthened enforcement of the taxi regulations necessitating the updating and replacement of the current Taxi Regulation Act 2003. It is a good day for the taxi sector that this Bill is being brought forward,...

Good Friday Agreement: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (15 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I am delighted to be present for the debate. When the people of the island of Ireland voted to approve the Good Friday Agreement 15 years ago they were hopeful of a future free of the violence and division which had scarred Northern Ireland for the previous 30 years. They believed that peace was possible and they wanted to see it become reality. In many ways, their wish has come true....

Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (15 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: Deputy Lawlor must have been very young then.

Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (15 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: Last year we paid Bus Éireann its fifth highest subvention ever. The Deputy raised the issue of staff. As stated previously, I have a number of friends who work for Bus Éireann and I know the company quite well. Its average staff cost per employee in 2007 was €46,653. Instead of decreasing, this figure rose to €51,603 in 2012. I wish to place on record a few...

Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (15 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: As Minister of State with responsibility for public transport, I assure the Deputy that under no circumstances is there a privatisation agenda. I do not know if he missed what I said earlier but last year Bus Éireann was provided with its fifth highest subvention ever. I have already outlined the position in respect of staff and I have no intention of discussing the quantum because to...

Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (15 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: I have already stated that the company received its fifth largest subvention ever last year.

Other Questions: Industrial Disputes (15 May 2013)

Alan Kelly: There are some issues with which Bus Éireann must deal. There is a reason that savings, which are outlined in the Labour Court recommendation, must be delivered. I sincerely wish all those involved the best of luck in their endeavours today.